Spearne Consols Mine is to the north of Botallack, and just inland. Previously worked as two separate mines, Spearne Moor and Spearne Consols.
1833-1834, 1853-1873
After 1878 part of Levant. In 1870, the mine was actively operating with 236 shares and focused on producing tin. Managed by R. White from St. Just, with J. Wallis serving as the agent, the mine employed 80 workers and had a depth of 167 fathoms. Payday was scheduled for the first Saturday of each month.
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Publications (3)
(1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages Dines, Henry George (1956); BGS - Regional Memoirs - Metalliferous Mining Region of South West England Vol1, The; 567 pages Noall, Cyril (1973); St. Just Mining District, The
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